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New 2008 Prius....which mods are best??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Brodie, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. ryanj023

    ryanj023 You Mad?

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    i'm scared to do it myself! i swear, i'd do something to ruin the paint. i have a car-nut dating my sister right now, i'll just have him do it.

    thank you for the response though, i'm completely clueless. :cool:
     
  2. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    A little WD40 or RP7 or any dewatering fluid and park in the sun on a warm day will help to release the adhesive that holds the badges on.

    I little spray along the top of the badge then wipe off any runs. After a few minutes pull with steady force on the top of the badge and it will start to peel off. Take your time and add spray as you go.

    When the badge is off, another spray and buff off any residue with a soft clean cloth.

    Some people use dental floss to slide down behind the badge then remove the residual as above. Saw the floss down through the gap between the badge and the panel.

    Personally I think a Prius would look funny without the front badge.

    I have no idea what CAI is either.
     
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    de-badge = just a dental floss, no need for a blower.
    sticker = just buy WD40 pen. wait for 30mins and peel-off with your nails.

    ok my turn..

    de-badge the side both hybrid badge and put sidemarker lights..
    put 4300K HID on fogs
     
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    Any feedback on a sharkfin antena?

    Thanks,
    CYPRESS PRIUS
     
  5. sdtundra

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    The guy that does my tint also does color chroming so i think i'm going to buy some of the Hybrid badges that are on the side and have him chrome them black and the blue part red just to see how it would look...opinions?
     
  6. ryanj023

    ryanj023 You Mad?

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    dental floss it is, then. and the consensus is WD40 works for the residue? i'm guessing some warm water would be fine, instead also.

    sounds like the residue that holds it isn't too difficult to get off. that was a concern of mine. some nasty goop i couldn't get off.


    sounds pretty simple. thanks to all.

    might look good, IMO. post a pic if you end up doing it.
     
  7. sdtundra

    sdtundra Senior Member

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    well, since i dont have photoshop, heres a 5 minute job i did on Paint
    BEFORE
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    AFTER
    [​IMG]
     
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    I am sorry but, you should have blown up the image since you used Photoshop, while painting the black. Those jadded black edges look pretty bad. IMO. :(
     
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    i didnt use photoshop....thats on Microsoft Paint and like i said, didnt really try and make it perfect, just going for the basic idea
     
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    I don't think water will work. You can use mild soap and water after WD40 or a drop of car wash but it won't get the glue off.

    Re-wax where the badges were once they are off.

    Anyone, what is CAI?
     
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    CAI is Cold Air Intake, the theory is by moving colder air into the engine, you get better performance based on the air is less dense(?) which in turn allows more of it to be inducted into the engine yielding better performance. I had a Ram Air System with Cold Air Intake on my Tundra V8 and only thing it did for me was bring me down from 16MPG city to 14
     
  12. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    just changed all interior lighting and lic plate lights to LEDs like a LEXUS :D

    and got the car tinted last week as well...was NOT a real big fan of tint, but with all the windows this car has, it def. needs it!!! :)

    shark fin and some weathertecs are def next
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I'm in agreement that a CAI (Cold Air Intake) would not benefit the Prius in the same manner it does SOME other vehicles at least not without harming fuel milage. Colder air is more dense thus contains more oxygen molecules available for combustion in a single combustion cycle. The problem with this is that with more air comes more fuel or you run the risk of running lean. Our computers would compensate for this extra air by adding more fuel. This is good for HP but bad for MPG.

    I've been modifying cars since I was 18 (1993) and have had plenty of race vehicles and even I find it best not to modify the Prius in this manner. :)

    Same goes for aftermarket exhaust as well. A Prius with a fart can just isn't my cup of tea. Then again I was a "domestic guy" sooo. LOL
     
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    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    Comming from "tuner" cars, IMO for this particular vehicle, engine performance mods might not be the best thing to do, maybe something that can make it faster thru the batts and electric motor would be better, something that will result in a faster prius but also improve MPGs

    And for me personally if I didnt get the touring pack with the susp, I would def opt for the TRD sportivo set

    And of course lighter weight wheels would be good as well to increase mpg and a bit of a "bling" factor
     
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    Mudguards, side moldings, Wet Okole seat covers, sharkfin antenna, Dashmat, sunscreens, window tint, OEM rubber mats, rear bumper protector and debadged rear (with the PRIUS reinstalled on center of lower rear window - :)looks great) for starters.
     
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    silver 2008

    I keep hearing about the side moldings, although I have never seen them.
    Are they a dealer item, or aftermarket? How do they install? Any help, Thanks. Nick.
     
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    Re: silver 2008

    Unless they have changed. They are not available through local Toyota dealers. I bought mine through SigmaAutomtive.com. They are self adhesive. My posts was back about 12.06. Others were even before that. Be sure to read the posts as you do not want to stick them on and then want to move them. I have had no door dings since I added mine.

    FYI Sigma does not stock their inventory they order once a month. So check to see if you want other items so you won't have to wait again on additional orders.

    Several people have posted pictures of their cars with body side molds. You need to search the mods. forums.
     
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    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    will also be purchasing BT plate and TOMS stb, from JaviNOS this week, woohoo, thanx again!
     
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    I got my side moldings from this site priuschat at their store.
     
  20. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    after reading and posting on this site now for almost 1 month, i noticed that one of the more popular mod is window tint

    which makes sense since the car has 11 windows and on a sunny day feels like a "green house" :D